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25 Nov

Moving at 100-120km/h: Flight operations hit as Ethiopian volcanic ash reaches Delhi

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National Times Bureau :- A plume of volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano reached Delhi around 11 pm on Monday. Forecasters had been tracking the cloud for a day as it moved across the Red Sea and headed toward northwest India at nearly 130 kmph. Flight operation have been majorly hit while Indian airports and airlines were warned to prepare for possible disruptions caused by a volcanic ash plume drifting from Ethiopia. The ash cloud is now moving across northern India. The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on Sunday for the first time in almost 12,000 years, sending large ash…

25 Nov

Alberta Strengthens Economic Bridge with India in Talks with Indian High Commissioner

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has taken a significant step towards fortifying its relationship with India as provincial leaders convened with His Excellency Dinesh Patnaik, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, to discuss expanded economic cooperation between the two regions. During the meeting, discussions focused on Alberta’s pivotal role in meeting India’s burgeoning demand for secure, reliable energy and premium agricultural products. Leaders also emphasized emerging opportunities in the technology sector an area where both regions foresee robust potential for future collaboration. With a thriving Indo-Canadian community in Alberta and increasing investment from Indian companies, officials stressed that Alberta is distinctively positioned…

22 Nov

India to Implement Nationwide Caller Name Display (CNAP) by December to Combat Rising Fraud

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India is set to launch the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service nationwide by December 2025, in a bid to bolster mobile security and counter the escalating threat of cyber fraud. Following successful trials in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed all telecom operators to prepare their networks for nationwide activation by November 30, with full-scale implementation scheduled for December 15.The CNAP feature will display the verified name of the caller, sourced directly from official telecom KYC records, providing users with reliable caller identification, akin to Truecaller, but backed by government-regulated data.…

18 Nov

Iran ends visa-free entry for Indians, new rules to take effect from November 22

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National Times Bureau :- The Iranian government has announced that it will end visa-free entry for Indian citizens starting November 22. From that date, Indians must have a visa not only to enter Iran but also to use Iranian airports for transit. Following this change, India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued new advisories warning travellers about risks such as kidnapping and job scams. "The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has accordingly suspended the visa waiver facility available to ordinary Indian passport holders visiting Iran with effect from 22 November 2025. This measure is intended to prevent further…

16 Nov

J&K – Four Killed, Five Injured in Late-Night Collision in Budgam

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district late Saturday night claimed four lives and left five others critically injured. The crash occurred around 10:30 PM in the Paler area when a Tata Sumo SUV and a dumper truck collided head-on. According to officials, both vehicles were travelling at high speed when they approached a curve near Paler, leading to a violent impact that left the SUV and truck severely damaged. Local residents rushed to the spot and alerted the police and ambulance services. A police team arrived promptly and shifted all nine occupants…

09 Nov

Two gangsters on India’s most wanted list arrested in Georgia, US; to be deported soon

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, Indian security agencies arrested two of India's most wanted gangsters, who have been operating abroad. Security agency officials, including those from the Haryana Police, arrested Venkatesh Garg in Georgia, while Bhanu Rana was arrested in the United States. Rana is linked to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Both Garg and Rana are expected to be deported to India soon. At present, more than two dozen notorious Indian gangsters are operating from abroad, recruiting new members and managing criminal networks. Venkatesh Garg Linked To BSP Leader’s Murder The crackdown on Garg and Rana…

08 Nov

India Seeks Early Release of 44 Citizens Serving in Russian Military, Warns of Life Risks

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of India has urged Moscow to immediately release 44 Indian nationals found to be serving in the Russian armed forces, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced. Addressing the media, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi has taken up the issue with Russian authorities after learning that several Indians had been recruited into the Russian military despite the dangers involved. “We are aware that 44 Indian nationals are presently in the Russian army. We are in constant touch with their families and have requested Russian officials to ensure their safe and early…

08 Nov

Punjab gets major boost with Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express; to run six days a week, except Wednesdays

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, expanding India’s semi-high-speed rail network to more than 160 services. Among the new routes, the Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express is a major boost for Punjab. The train will connect Ferozepur, a key border district, directly to New Delhi in 6 hours and 40 minutes, making it the fastest service on the 486-km route. The train will run six days a week (except Wednesdays), leaving Ferozepur Cantt at 7:55 am and reaching New Delhi by 2:35 pm. On the return journey, it…

07 Nov

US President Trump likely to visit India next year, says trade talks with PM Modi going well

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National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi were going “very well” and confirmed that he plans to visit India soon, as both countries continue their trade negotiations. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump praised Modi as a "great friend" and hinted at increasing alignment between Washington and New Delhi on energy imports. He said India had largely stopped buying oil from Russia, in line with his administration’s crackdown on nations purchasing Russian energy. "He (PM Modi) largely stopped buying from Russia. And he is a friend…

04 Nov

“Our Daughters are the State’s ‘Brand Ambassadors'”: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on World Cup Victory

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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Women's Cricket Team for winning the ICC World Cup by defeating South Africa in a spectacular match. Speaking to the team members via video conferencing, the Chief Minister said that by winning the World Cup, the daughters have not only created history but have also conquered the world. He stated that these daughters are the pride of the state, and they will be given a grand felicitation upon their return to Punjab. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these players are the "Brand Ambassadors" of the…